Rule the Ming Dynasty Alone

In the afternoon, the sky was still overcast.

Liu Jian seemed to leave with satisfaction. After Xie Qian gave a supplementary teaching, it was the turn of Zuo Shuzi Zhang Sheng to serve as the Japanese lecturer.

Zhang Sheng was the number one scholar in the fifth year of Chenghua. He was a native of Nancheng, Jiangxi Province. He served successively as Hanlin editor, Zuo Zanshan of Zhanshifu, and Zuo Yude of Zhanshifu. Last year, he entered the Prince's Mansion as a Japanese Lecturer.

Unlike Liu Jian, who is already in an important position and is powerful, Zhang Sheng is a middle-aged official who is not too successful and low-key, and his attitude towards teaching is obviously much more modest.

"Attack is the opportunity to defend, and defense is the strategy to attack. They both lead to victory. If you attack but don't know how to defend, and if you defend but don't know how to attack, then it's not just two things, but it's also two things."

Zhang Sheng did not lecture on the principles of governing the country. Instead, he taught Zhu Youtang step by step the "Questions of Duke Li Wei" in the "Seven Books of Martial Arts". He was explaining the relationship between offense and defense in the military.

According to legend, "Li Weigong's Questions and Answers" was compiled by Li Jing, a famous military strategist in the early Tang Dynasty. It is a collection of remarks by Emperor Taizong Li Shimin and Li Jing when they discussed military issues, so this section can be regarded as a royal military course.

Zhu Youtang was somewhat interested in military affairs, especially ancient military affairs, and he listened very seriously.

Whether he is facing Dayan Khan who is about to complete the unification of Mongolia, or dealing with a new maritime situation, this requires him to have certain military abilities.

Zhu Youtang suddenly felt something was wrong as he listened. He didn't know whether the teaching level of Zhang Sheng, the top scholar, was not good, or Zhang Sheng thought that his students' qualifications were not good enough, so he kept repeating what he said in front of him.

"Your Highness, do you think my explanation is detailed enough?" Zhang Sheng keenly noticed that today's prince was a little different, so he asked curiously.

Zhu Youtang knew that the other party was worried that he would not understand, so he simply asked directly: "Master Zhang, who do you think is the best at commanding the army in the Ming Dynasty today?"

Although this period was designated as the Hongzhi Zhongxing, the military was actually very weak, and it was also one of the periods when the entire Ming Dynasty suffered the most from the Mongols.

Just take the first year of Hongzhi as an example. In the first month of the year, there was an urgent report. In April, Liaodong was invaded. In May, Yongning City was looted. In the same month, Dayan Khan, a young Tatar prince who was only fifteen years old, led his troops to the Datong area and began to provoke. Ming dynasty.

Courts controlled by the civil servant group usually value peace. Faced with Dayan Khan's threats and looting, they chose to turn a blind eye and sacrifice the stability of the border areas in exchange for the poetic beauty of Jiangnan. As a result, Dayan Khan continued to loot. Mongolia's resurgence was realized in the border areas.

Zhu Youtang naturally did not intend to sacrifice the border areas for peace, let alone occupy the Hetao area with important military value to Mongolia, nor could he tolerate Dayan Khan's invasion. Instead, he wanted to build the Ming Dynasty into a military power.

It's just that in order to build a strong military country, in addition to having a sufficient economic foundation, it also needs to cultivate corresponding talents, especially outstanding generals.

However, water from a distance cannot quench the thirst of the near. The Whampoa Military Academy that currently cultivates military talents can move forward, but now it is necessary to start looking for some handsome talents with immediate combat capabilities.

"Your Highness, I wonder what you want?" Zhang Sheng was, after all, a top scholar in his forties, so he was obviously very vigilant.

Zhu Youtang knew that Zhang Sheng in history was a bloody official, so he said calmly: "A strong country must have a strong army, and a strong army can provide national security!"

"Your Highness, who told you this?" Zhang Sheng, one of the rare militants, stared in disbelief.

Zhu Youtang smiled deliberately but didn't answer, raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Master Zhang, you think it's inappropriate?"

"These are insightful words! If His Highness can pay attention to a strong army, it will be a blessing for the people of the Ming Dynasty!" Zhang Sheng's bladder suddenly swelled, and he immediately expressed his stance excitedly.

Zhu Youtang either wanted to discuss strategies to strengthen the army with Zhang Sheng, or he asked seriously: "In Master Zhang's opinion, who in this dynasty can be entrusted with important tasks?"

"Wang Yue, who is now demoted to Anlu, is a great talent in commanding the Ming army! As long as he is reused, the stability of the Ming border can be ensured!" Zhang Sheng hesitated for a moment, then handed over his hand in a serious manner.

Zhu Youtang took a deep look at Zhang Sheng and knew that Zhang Sheng did not stick to the interests of the civil service group, so he nodded calmly.

Wang Yue was born in an ordinary farming family in Junxian County, Henan Province. Although he came from a humble background, he showed the attributes of a child prodigy at an early age, and was therefore focused on training by the county school.

At the age of only twenty-five, he was awarded a gold medal, but during his official career, he gradually drifted away from the civil service group. First, he openly opposed the cabinet's strike on the West Factory, and then he was criticized and ostracized by civil servants for being friends with eunuchs.

In the 16th year of Chenghua, the Tatar tribe Yisi Main invaded the border. Emperor Chenghua appointed Zhu Yong as the general of the Pinglu and the chief military officer. Wang Zhi supervised the army and Wang Yue supervised the military affairs. They went to conquer Yisi Mayin.

After arriving in Datong, Wang Yue received a piece of information. The royal court of Dayan Khan Batu Meng of the Tatar tribe was located in Weining Sea. Wang Yue and Wang Zhi personally led 20,000 elite troops out of the customs. They marched day and night for 28 days and arrived in Weining. The navy covered the enemy and captured the enemy. After a great victory, Dayan Khan Batumengk only escaped with his body.

After the First World War in Weininghai, Wang Yue was granted the hereditary title of Weiningbo, with an annual salary of 1,200 shi.

It's just that both Wang Yue and Wang Zhi were targeted, and civil servants are the best at picking out words. "Qingfeng is illiterate, so why is he flipping through books randomly" is not unique to the Qing Dynasty.

In the 19th year of Chenghua, Wang Yue was ordered to seize his title and be expelled because of his "resentment for writing poetry" and was banished to Anlu.

Although Wang Yueshang expressed his grievances, no one in the civil service of the Manchu Dynasty stood up to speak for him. As a result, he has been staying in Anlu for nearly four years.

"Your Highness, your Majesty, I once read Wang Yue's poems. There are actually quite a lot of Wang Yue's poems, but most of them were inspired by the scene. There is no resentment or innuendo against Your Majesty!" Zhang Sheng looked at Zhu Youtang's reaction and said Choose to stand up and speak for Wang Yue.

Zhu Youtang knew that Zhang Sheng and Wang Yue had no connection, so he asked with a half-smile, "Master Zhang, are you going to recommend Wang Yue to Gu Ju?"

"Yes! Although Wang Yue has an aloof temperament, he has never formed any clique for personal gain. He is also loyal to the Ming Dynasty, and he has made great contributions to the country! If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne in the future, he can resurrect this person, and the Nine Borders will be safe!" Zhang Sheng greeted Zhu. Youtang's eyes made it clear that he chose to speak his mind.

It is true that not only Wang Shouren regards Wang Yue as his idol, but Zhang Sheng in front of him also admires Wang Yue very much, otherwise he would not admire Wang Yue so much in front of him.

Zhu Youtang still doesn't know why Zhu Jianshen abandoned Wang Yue, but Wang Yue's military talents have been recognized by later generations. As long as this person can be used by him, he is indeed the best candidate for the three sides of the Ming Dynasty's general system.

Anlu, under the rock of Jiewu Mountain.

There used to be a small village here surrounded by bamboo forests. Since a family moved here, there have been obviously more scholars coming here in the past few years.

If you want to ask the yellow flower to borrow the fallen flower, you will always hide under the fence to avoid the false reputation.

Unfortunately, the state of the world is changing like clouds, and people's hearts are at peace.

The only way to care for her is through drinking, and she has not talked about military affairs for several years.

Xishan is only outside Hengmen, so I have a leisurely life.

…

A tall and handsome old man was lying on a bamboo chair with a pot of tea in his hand, watching a line of wild geese flying across the clear blue sky of autumn, and seemed to be composing poems with deep emotion.

This person is the once famous Weining Bo Wang Yue, but he has been relegated here for four years because he was impeached for "composing poems and resenting his desire".

"Grandpa, I had a dream last night. I dreamed that the new king restored you to your official position and restored the title of Uncle Weining to our family!" Wang Yu came over, looking very excited.

Wang Yue's face darkened, and he preached seriously: "Don't talk nonsense. Your Majesty is now in your prime, how can you talk about the new king in vain?"

"Isn't this a dream that my grandson dared to tell you only if there was no one else?" Wang Yu looked around to make sure there was no one around, and then continued seriously: "Grandpa, you once told your grandson: Your Majesty was not because of I punished you for writing the poem, but His Majesty was worried that His Highness the Crown Prince would not be able to control you, so he followed the example of Taizu and helped Taisun get rid of the threatening warlords! If the new king really succeeds to the throne, will the new king retaliate against you? "

"Your grandpa will never recover! Not to mention that His Highness the Crown Prince is far less ambitious than the current emperor, and the civil servants in the court will not let your grandpa go back. At most, they will forgive your grandpa's guilt!" Wang Yue took a sip of tea and seemed The world is sober and authentic.

Wang Yu believed in his grandfather's judgment of the current situation and left in disappointment.

Wang Yue's face gradually became serious as he watched Wang Yu's figure clapped away.

Not only did his grandson Wang Yu have such a dream, but he also had a wonderful dream last night about being reinstated as an official. It seemed to really indicate that an earth-shattering event was going to happen in the court thousands of miles away.

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